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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 537.69 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 537.69 and 273.27 is: 377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 537.69 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/537.69 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 537.69 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 146,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,934.55/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.10

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